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Why Lettuce Sometimes Turns Pink Pink or reddish discoloration in lettuce is usually caused by oxidation.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Results were compared with the total oxidation limit set by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), an industry group.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 22 May 2026
There’s a secondary argument about oxidation — seed oils go rancid at high heat, producing potentially harmful compounds.
—Cole Hanson, STAT, 22 May 2026
Tropical Belizean conditions accelerate extraction and oxidation compared with continental aging, yielding a flavorful, concentrated rum.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Results were compared with the total oxidation limit set by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), an industry group.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 22 May 2026
There’s a secondary argument about oxidation — seed oils go rancid at high heat, producing potentially harmful compounds.
—Cole Hanson, STAT, 22 May 2026
Tropical Belizean conditions accelerate extraction and oxidation compared with continental aging, yielding a flavorful, concentrated rum.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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“Oxidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxidation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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oxidation
noun
ox·i·da·tion
ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən 
1
: the process of oxidizing
2
: the state or result of being oxidized
Medical Definition
oxidation
noun
ox·i·da·tion
ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən
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